Talent Acquisition Advisor

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Advisor

Reporting to: Talent Acquisition Manager

Direct Reports: None

Position Type: Permanent

Why Tokio Marine HCC?

Standing still is not an option in the current world of Insurance. TMHCC are one of the world’s leading Specialty Insurers. With deep expertise in our chosen lines of business, our unparalleled track record and a solid balance sheet, TMHCC evaluates and manages risk like no one else in the industry. Looking beyond profit, empowering our people and delivering on our commitments are at the core of our customer values, and so is a desire to grow and provide creative and innovative solutions to our clients.

Job Purpose:

The Talent Acquisition team is responsible for attracting and hiring staff for all departments throughout our UK offices. We aim to provide resourcing guidance and time efficient support in identifying and acquiring the best talent while giving candidates a first class recruitment experience. We are looking for a talent acquisition champion who thinks inclusively and will specialise in recruiting as well as in implementing and following robust and relevant processes. They will guide and coach hiring managers through effective interviewing and selection techniques to bring great talent to our organisation. The role will also focus on our early careers recruitment, helping to shape the early careers strategy.

Along with recruiting for all level roles based in our UK offices, the person will work closely with the International and Corporate recruiting teams and will focus on delivering a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers, contributing to our overall Employer Branding and Employee Value Proposition.

The Talent Acquisition Advisor will report to the Talent Acquisition Manager in London and will be part of the wider People team.

Hybrid working available: at least 3 days in the office and up to 2 days working from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Hiring Managers from job description preparation until new hire onboarding, guiding them through the recruitment process as their subject matter expert.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process through to offer stage, holding agency briefings, sifting CVs, arranging interviews, interviewing candidates / phone screening, preparing a shortlist of candidates for hiring managers, preparing interview scripts and providing feedback.

• Manage Early Careers recruiting efforts in the UK, including planning apprentice and graduate engagement strategies, partnering with schools, universities and other relevant organisations.

• Use LinkedIn, and other relevant job boards to promote roles and drive direct sourcing, thereby reducing reliance of recruitment agencies and reducing costs.

• Work closely with 3rd party agencies, developing relationships and effective ways of working.

• Track candidates via an ATS, post job adverts and utilise direct job boards becoming a champion of Workday and using the technology to make further improvements.

• Create candidate pipelines through the use of LinkedIn, Workday Recruit, and other technology.

• Assist in the development and delivery of recruitment metrics to assist with the Talent Acquisition strategy.

• Collaborate with the wider People team to ensure a seamless and professional on-boarding experience for new joiners.

• Continuously review and implement recruitment processes and policies.

• Promote a positive candidate experience for all candidates.

• Get involved in ad-hoc projects as they arise within the People team.

Performance Objectives: 

In 3 to 6 months the successful incumbent will:

• Successfully build strong and positive relationships with key stakeholders, understanding their specific requirements, and be their main point of contact for all key recruitment and early careers queries.

• Be able to effectively navigate our ATS and HCM system, Workday.

• Understand in detail TMHCC’s employee and contractor hiring processes and related requirements.

Skills and Experience Specification:

• Experience recruiting in global organisations (Financial or Professional Services preferred).

• Experience in coaching hiring managers through the recruitment process.  

• Knowledge of Early Careers hiring programs and strategies.

• Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers and building strong positive relationships.

• Ability to multi-task and work within tight timelines.

• A credible partner to the business with the ability to influence key stakeholders and hiring managers.

• Experience of working with Finance and Operations functions.

What We Offer

The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. We are a successful, dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and are seeking energetic and confident individuals to join our team of professionals.

The Tokio Marine HCC Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer.  Please visit www.tmhcc.com for more information about our companies.

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